Role and Scope for PTs

Question 1

1. Bone health
2. Weight statuses
3. Cardiorespiratory or muscular fitness levels from ages 6-17
4. Cardiometabolic health btwn ages 6-17
5. Improvements in levels of cognition
6. Reductions in risk of depression

Answer 1

Health Benefits from Exercise in Children and Adolescents

Question 2

1. Lowering the risk of CVD mortality/development, hypertension risk levels type 2 diabetes, adverse blood lipid profiles, & cancer
2. Improved cognition for older adults
3. Reduction in dementia
4. Improved quality of life levels

Answer 2

Health Benefits from Exercise in Adults and Older Adults pt.1

Question 3

5. Reductions in levels of anxiety
6. Lowered risk for depression
7. Improved sleep quantity & quality
8. Slow/reduced weight gain
9. Improved bone health
10. Improved physical function
11. Lower risk for falls/fall-related injuries in older adults

Answer 3

Health Benefits from Exercise in Adults and Older Adults pt.2

Question 4

CVD, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases

Answer 4

examples of non-communicable diseases

Question 5

low physical activity, tobacco use, poor nutrition, excess alcohol, sedentary lifestyle

Answer 5

factors that contribute to non-communicable diseases

Question 6

T/F: non-communicable diseases have passed the amount of communicable diseases when looking at # of deaths globally

Answer 6

True

Question 7

how has the role of a PT shifted

Answer 7

from training fitness enthusiasts to the general public bc adults and children are becoming more physically inactive

Question 8

1. Diagnosing illnesses or diseases
2. Prescribing diets or supplements
3. Treating injuries or diseases or rehab of an injury
4. Monitoring the clinical progress of medically referred clients
5. Counseling

Answer 8

Actions Outside Scope of Practice

Question 9

1. Assessing exercise limitations that exist
2. Finding possible risk factors through assessments of a person
3. Referring clients to appropriate medical professionals
4. Referal to someone who may help w/ diet and nutritional plans
5. Following guidelines for programming clients

Answer 9

Actions within the Scope of Practice pt.1

Question 10

6. Using exercise programs to help clients for the betterment of overall health
7. Designing programs for clients once released from rehab programs
8. Coaching to support clients through changing behaviors
9. Providing advice on the general health & wellness for people
10. Document progress & reporting it to the right professional w/ permission of the client
11. Helping clients adhere to the programs set by their physical therapists of physicians

Answer 10

Action within the Scope of Practice pt.2

Question 11

Does the FDA regulate supplements?

Answer 11

no, and they shouldn’t be advised to usage bc their strength and effects will not be guaranteed

Question 12

Who are considered the “gatekeepers” of the healthcare continuum?

Answer 12

physicians and nurse practitioners

Question 13

What are the branches of the healthcare continuum

Answer 13

1. nutritional support
2. rehab professionals
3. mental health
4. alternative healthcare (licensed)
5. trainers/coaches/instructors